A Minnesota group has been keeping Greek folk dancing alive here for nearly 30 years. WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3ITfNzU
The 150-year-old Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis is back open after construction wrapped up months ahead of schedule. READ: https://fluence-media.co/3UD9uTs
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70-YEAR LEGACY OF CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION: Innovation has been synonymous with the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend refinery since it was established 70 years ago. Today, Pine Bend operates with cutting-edge leak detection technologies, the largest solar installation of its kind, a community-driven water-recycling system, and numerous other advancements. These innovations have allowed Pine Bend to produce more of the fuels and other products we all need, while continually finding ways to use fewer resources and minimize emissions. LEARN MORE: https://fluence-media.co/4kNOYur (SPONSORED: Flint Hills Resources)
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MARY MURPHY: Via Northern News Now, VERBATIM: “Minnesota’s longest-serving woman in the state house will have her legacy live on in a new way. Mary Murphy of Hermantown died last December at the age of 85. She served 46 years as a state representative. On Wednesday, it was announced that her Legislative Papers and Materials will be preserved and archived at the Minnesota Historical Society in St. Paul.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4lZ2894
GIVING BACK: Via WCCO-TV, VERBATIM: “Grammy Award winner Justin Vernon, the frontman for Bon Iver, is teaming up with the Minnesota Lynx to give back to the community. Vernon is using his star power to help those working to end gender inequality, domestic violence and sexual abuse. Through his 2ABillion campaign, he's giving $25,000 each to 10 different Minnesota nonprofits.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4lTTqbY
GARDEN: Via KTTC-TV, VERBATIM: “One woman in Rochester is growing food in her backyard to help end food insecurity in the community. With help from the sun, some dirt and a few gardening tools, Sara Carlson, community advocate and gardener, hopes to foster connections in the community through planting seeds.” CARLSON: “There are a ton of kids that come by during the school year. There are a ton of walkers. Why would I not use that to grow food and share with our community.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4ofEWF9
NEXT WEEKEND: Via Sahan Journal, VERBATIM: “The largest Cambodian temple in Minnesota is about to unveil what temple officials are billing as the largest entry gate at a Cambodian temple in the world. Leaders of the Watt Munisotaram have spent six years raising money and more than $1 million to build a Great Gate at the entrance to the temple’s 40-acre property in Hampton, a half-hour south of the Twin Cities.” READ/PHOTOS: https://fluence-media.co/4ohrwZ6
CAMP: Via Sahan Journal, VERBATIM: “Siena Braun led her second- and third-grade summer students into the garden behind Anishinabe Academy in south Minneapolis. Squash tendrils climbed the trellises; tobacco plants bloomed; sweetgrass sagged under last night’s rain; and sage plants filled part of a raised bed . . . Minneapolis Public Schools’ summer American Indian STEAM program — that is, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math — immerses kids in Native American history, contributions to society and activism over the course of six weeks. The program started virtually in 2020, when many parents were able to participate with their kids at home.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3ULICAJ
WILLMAR: Via MPR, VERBATIM: “For immigrant and Muslim families in Willmar, a new halal food shelf is helping fill both empty pantries and overlooked needs. The food shelf opened on July 25 and served about 40 families during its first weekend. It was launched by Community Connector Services, a nonprofit organization in Willmar providing food assistance, employment support, education, and more.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/3IVbcgD
ARTS: Via MplsStPaul, VERBATIM: “Pillsbury House and Theatre has been rooted for over 30 years on Chicago Avenue in south Minneapolis. Now, it is part of the newly named Pillsbury Creative Commons campus alongside the theater arts training Scene Shop, Full Cycle bike shop, Pillsbury Early Education Center, and KRSM Radio. The expanded hub will include a paid technical arts training program and new KRSM Radio infrastructure to support community storytelling alongside the existing programs at Pillsbury House and Theatre, and paid Full Cycle internships for unhoused youth. The new building, designed by the firm Gensler, is optimized for artistic expression, education, wellness, and sustainability.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/44ZuxG5
FRESH15: The latest season of Fresh15 includes interviews with new Minnesota House members. So far, five new members have shared their goals, background and fun facts before they take office in a historic session this January.
Rep. Kari Rehrauer
Rep. Wayne Johnson
Rep. Julie Greene
Rep. Keith Allen
Rep. Peter Johnson
Follow on your favorite podcast platform, or at www.TheDailyAgenda.com/Podcasts. (SPONSORED: Minnesota Telecom Alliance)
FREE BEER: Via WCCO-Radio, VERBATIM: “When it comes to blood donations in Minnesota, Memorial Blood Centers says there's good news. Throughout August, they're offering free beer and free ice cream to donors through its fourth annual ‘Pint for a Pint’ campaign.” QUOTE: "We have seen the numbers start to pick up in our mobile drives," says marketing manager Corey Bianchi-Rossi. "We have motor drives throughout the cities, and even in the Northland. And we have plenty of drives all the way from International Falls, all the way down to the Iowa border." LISTEN: https://fluence-media.co/40NTJga
VIKING SHIP: Via KQDS-TV, VERBATIM: “The day has finally arrived — 40 years in the making. The Leif Erickson Viking Ship is fully restored, has a permanent home and will soon be fully protected from the weather with a roof and public exhibit. ‘One-of-a-kind ship. This is an antique that’s been restored,’ said Neill Atkins, chair of the Leif Erickson Restoration Project. The city of Duluth purchased the ship back in the late 1920s to preserve its rich history. But mayor after mayor, council after council let the wooden ship rot away until citizens stepped up in 1985 and created the the non-profit SOS or Save Our Ship. And after four decades, they’ve successfully done just that in Knife River.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/3HeLK55
CAMP: Via CCX Media, VERBATIM: “A local camp is helping sharpen life skills for young adults with disabilities. Camp FUNdamentals does that by embracing nature-based occupational therapy. Alycia Tadt is an occupational therapist focused on nature-based therapies. Tadt said parental input and goals inform her work. She said goals can depend on different factors. Some want to improve socialization and play, others want to improve fine motor skills.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/4lTfMuf
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Via KSTP-TV, VERBATIM: “A Minnesota-based nonprofit that provides school supplies to students and teachers nationwide is expanding, just in time for the new school year. Kids in Need Foundation moved into a 74,000-square-foot facility in Little Canada. It includes a massive warehouse and a new hub for teachers that is triple the size of its previous location in Roseville.” WATCH: https://fluence-media.co/45wDC9m
GRANTS: Via Bayport-based Andersen, VERBATIM: “The Andersen Corporate Foundation is thrilled to announce the recipients of its spring 2025 grant round. This season, the Foundation has committed over $1.9 million to 92 nonprofit organizations in the first of its two (2) annual grant rounds. Living up to our promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen, the Foundation continues to support impactful work in communities across the United States.” READ: https://fluence-media.co/45ar5Hj
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